Michael Schellenberger

Rank 41 of 47

Score -105

-8

@DelphineColard @vonderleyen @EmmanuelMacron This victory is a direct result of so many people sharing the post on X and @elonmusk X standing up to the EU, German, and French censorship creeps, who know they can't stay in power without controlling info., narratives, and minds, and are threatening X:

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

152d

At a time when Trump is considering sanctions against Europe for censorship, Germany has announced an investigation into X for "obstruction of justice" — even after X execs removed offending post. Germany's @_FriedrichMerz & EU's @vonderleyen are violating NATO's charter.

9/5/2025, 8:39:14 PM

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Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

145d

@DelphineColard @vonderleyen @EmmanuelMacron Victory!

A Member of the European Union Parliament says that https://www.public.news/ can now be viewed from within the building.

Unfortunately, the EUP's Spokespersons have refused to answer my questions, including about what other news web sites they have blacklisted.

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

145d

@DelphineColard @vonderleyen @EmmanuelMacron It's a "blacklist... to protect you." About says it all

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

145d

@DelphineColard @vonderleyen @EmmanuelMacron In this email, a Twitter executive explains the Macron government's censorship scheme:

“Notably, the lawsuit was very strategically timed to begin ‘testing’ of our response rate the day after we announced that our response times would be impacted by COVID-19, many of the

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

145d

@DelphineColard @vonderleyen Please read and share TWITTER FILES - FRANCE and see for yourself the censorship scheme pursued by @EmmanuelMacron:

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

147d

🚨TWITTER FILES – FRANCE

At this moment, the Trump administration is negotiating with the EU over final obstacles to a trade deal, one of which is European censorship of US social media platforms.

Many analysts believe the massive size of the EU will lead US social media firms

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

145d

.@DelphineColard and @vonderleyen are obligated by the European Parliament’s Rules of Procedure to provide prompt and reasoned replies to requests for information from Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). Here is the right-of-reply email I sent.

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

145d

The European Parliament has blocked access to https://www.public.news/, apparently in response to TWITTER FILES-FRANCE. @vonderleyen @DelphineColard are ignoring Members of Parliament. This is the censorship that @EmmanuelMacron & @vonderleyen seek to impose on the world.

The statement criticizes EU, German, and French authorities for alleged censorship, framing it as a victory for free speech due to the actions of a social media platform. The tone is confrontational and accusatory, suggesting that these governments are attempting to control information and narratives.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement uses strong language that could be seen as harmful, referring to officials as 'censorship creeps.' [-2]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
It does not respect the dignity of the individuals or entities mentioned, using derogatory language. [-2]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement does not promote understanding or empathy, instead fostering division and conflict. [-2]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement does not engage in constructive criticism, opting for personal attacks instead. [-2]